Minced Meat & Zucchini Bake with Tomatoes & Olives 🥒🍅🥩✨
A hearty and flavorful dish combining minced meat, zucchini, tomatoes, and olives. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
- 400 g minced meat (0.88 lbs)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- Sunflower oil, as needed
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 5 zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Sliced olives, to taste
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prepare zucchini: Slice zucchini into thin rounds. Lightly sauté in sunflower oil until softened. Set aside.
- Cook meat: Heat oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add minced meat, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, forming a light sauce.
- Layer: In a baking dish, layer zucchini slices, then spread the meat mixture. Repeat layers if desired.
- Top: Sprinkle sliced olives over the dish.
- Bake: Place in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm.
Tips
- Extra cheesy: Add grated mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking.
- Variation: Replace zucchini with eggplant for a Mediterranean twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Minced Meat & Zucchini Bake—simple, hearty, and perfect for family dinner 🥒🍅🥩✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add cheese on top or keep it light?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next family meal.” • “Tag a friend who loves zucchini dishes.” • “Simple ingredients, big flavor.”